Bethlehem celebrates Christmas for the first time since the war in Gaza began

By Hadeel Al-Shalchi

Published December 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM EST

Encouraged by a ceasefire brokered between Israel and Hamas in October, Bethlehem brought back its annual Christmas celebrations.

Hadeel Al-Shalchi

Hadeel Al-Shalchi is a reporter currently based in the Middle East covering the conflicts there.

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